Page 2 of 4
Posted: 30 Apr 2006, 10:52
by Tom Everitt AFG
Cheers guys
Dave, pilots in the chippy were our CF staff pilot and one of the ATR guys who also flys the classics for us on a frequent basis. We've been doing some formation practice in preperation for the upcoming airshow season.
The Rapide shots were taken on the way back from Kemble yesterday. Had to divert to Wellesbourne on the way home after a gyro-copter closed the runway at CVT. Still, gave the pilot tiime for a break.
Must say a huge thanks to the kind lady at Aviation Wellesbourne who made us all cups of tea and coffee
Tom.
Posted: 30 Apr 2006, 10:57
by Garry Russell
Blimey Tom
Good on the old DH types
Chipmiunk
Rapide
Dove
and now a Kermit :roll:
Is that an ordinary Kermit 4 or a Kermit 4C?
BTW nice pics thanks for those
ATB
Garry
Posted: 30 Apr 2006, 11:09
by andy
I didn't know they made froggles.............
Posted: 30 Apr 2006, 11:29
by britishtourer
The muppets rule!
Rapide & Chipmunk Photos
Posted: 30 Apr 2006, 11:44
by hobby
My first flight was in a Rapide painted '"Electric Blue" from Croydon Airport in 1950. Gift from Dad for passing the 11+!! Were there really Lloyd Loom wicker chairs for passengers, perhaps not.
Third flight was in a Chipmunk as an ATC cadet and last flight was transatlantic in a BA777 from Logan, Boston, Ma.
Posted: 30 Apr 2006, 12:33
by petermcleland
They are all fabulous pictures, but I just love those two first ones with the silhouettes against the sunset sky...brilliant
Rapide and Chipmunk air to airs
Posted: 30 Apr 2006, 19:51
by Tomliner
Tom
What superb pictures.I am so pleased to have had the pleasure of 2 flights on the Rapide this year-she is gorgeous.Is that John Goudy flying her?Is it still the intention to offer aerobatic flights in the Chippie in the future?Best Wishes EricT
Posted: 30 Apr 2006, 23:14
by Vixus
Garry Russell wrote:Is that an ordinary Kermit 4 or a Kermit 4C?
Angry Headmaster-type: "Quiet in the back rows, there!"
I'm looking forward to a Muppets-do-Biggles. Yeah, right!
Posted: 01 May 2006, 08:27
by britishtourer
Now that would be cool. Kermit in a Sopwith Camel.
Posted: 01 May 2006, 09:01
by Tom Everitt AFG
Tom
What superb pictures.I am so pleased to have had the pleasure of 2 flights on the Rapide this year-she is gorgeous.Is that John Goudy flying her?Is it still the intention to offer aerobatic flights in the Chippie in the future?Best Wishes EricT
Hi Eric,
It was John Dodd, one of our volunteer pilots at the controls of AGTM. Jon Gowdy was flying the Devon.
We are hoping to be offering aerobatic flights in the chippy as soon as possible. I think it will probably be from about mid-June.
Tom.
